electrical and environmental section chief resume example with 19 years of experience
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Professional Summary
A dynamic, goal oriented, and highly accomplished Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, Manager and U.S. Air Force veteran offering 20 years' experience in the military sector. A consummate professional with expertise in administrative and training roles, inspecting, diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, and installing aircraft electrical/environmental and mechanical systems. Qualified for career opportunities where top notch technical skills, broad experience, and a dedication to quality work will be of value. Qualifications include the following:
Electrical and Environmental Section Chief, 07/2018 to Current USAF – City, STATE,
Led 27 Total Force personnel and oversaw on and off-equipment maintenance for 18 C-5, 26 KC-10, and 13 C-17 aircraft valued at $9.2 Billion.
Directed training, certifications for all overhauls of 175 different types of aircraft components
Determined scheduled inspections for cryogenic equipment & battery maintenance priorities in support of 57 aircraft.
Analyzed equipment maintenance production & Quality Assurance trends. Enforced strict adherence for environmental standards and technical manuals.
Performed supervisory inspections and established inspection, repair & modification requirements for 300 assigned items valued at $3.1M
Managed Air Forces top C-17 aircraft component repair program producing 143 overhauls annually with 93% Repair rate, saving $1.8M and securing 3 consecutive Air Force Level awards.
Supervised repair production of C-17 and C-5 components and aerospace ground equipment by utilizing special certifications and employing quality assessment reviews daily.
Implemented C-5 refrigerator overhaul process. Identified and corrected absent EPA refrigerant certification for 15 personnel. Increased shops qualifications and saved 8 units totaling $240K.
Overlooked 2 equipment accounts comprising of 149 crucial test and repair assets. Coordinated with Logistics personnel to upgrade 10 archaic items enabling $2.1M equipment program revitalization.
Identified and acquired Innovative automated Battery management system valued at $130K enabling $345K and 480 man hours and annual cost savings.
Headed Facility relocation and layout of industrial grade electrical plan totaling $1M while sustaining 24 hour battery maintenance operations enabling on schedule ground breaking for $26M KC-46 aircraft 3-bay hangar.
Collaborated with KC-10 aircraft engineers to establish new maintenance practices during implementation of new phased inspection responsibilities. Expert skills enabled 20 airmen trained 370 tasks, ultimately reducing 1.3K maintenance hours yearly.
Identified aircraft battery charging equipment setback. Acquired $140K innovation funding and replaced 6 outdated chargers to new digital automated management system. Efforts cut manning requirements 50%, saving $345K annually and creating benchmark for 4 additional Air Force bases.
Specialist Section Expeditor, 09/2011 to 07/2018 USAF – City, STATE,
Provided supervision and Leadership for 55 military and civilian personnel in maintenance of 28 highly modified F-16 test aircraft valued at $614M.
Scheduled personnel & equipment support for 6 Air Force Test Command programs totaling $2.7B while maintaining over 190 alternate mission equipment items worth $5.2M.
Enforced adherence to technical data; executed corrective actions based on QA trends and conducted self-inspection report findings.
Evaluated skills, aptitude, performance to ensure compliance with all applicable instructions & technical directives.
Launched Federal Communication Commission(FCC) certification opportunity for 13 military members. Obtained funding and enlisted FCC instructor resulting in 100% pass rate and lifetime General Radio Operator Licenses received.
Successfully mentored 12 Electrical and Environmental personnel overseeing troubleshooting and repair of 6 aircraft modified for 21 flight tests of $900K Auto Ground Collision Avoidance System.
Showcased F-16 Integrated Collision Avoidance System success. Coordinated demonstration of unit highlighted in Aviation Week magazine. System mod now credited w/11 pilot lives and 10 aircraft saves.
Headed training and plans for 6 personnel team supporting KC-46 tests cross country. Supported 6 F-16 aircraft, and 29 missions achieving "Milestone C" for KC-46 allowing Air Force purchase of 50 new tankers from Boeing.
Analyzed Unit ancillary training and tracked critical certifications and upgrade requirements of 163 civilian and military members enabling direct support of 1K F-35 and F-22 test missions.
Provided leadership for KC-46 test project advancement topping Department of Defense’s top acquisition program. Planned 24/7 operations of 65 personnel, generating 121 F-16 support sorties with zero cancellations, and first ever KC-46 to F-16 in-flight refuel, enabling F-16 certification.
Selected as specialist expediter directing maintenance efforts of 3 career fields totaling 64 personnel. Oversaw repairs of 700 pilot reported discrepancies enabling 2K flying sorties, 3.4K flight hours for test and chase support missions.
Directed Special instrument Engineering ground tests for 33 F-16’s. Warranted 100% of 131 tests ensuring 412th Maintenance Squadron rated "Highly Effective" during 2015 Unit Effectiveness Inspection.
Mastered fiber optics and Certified Electronics Tech(CETa) class resulting in five FAA certifications earned. Utilized teachings for future management of fiber-optic based Radar Modernization Program tests enabling future modification of 2 test F-16’s.
Oversaw successful avionics modifications of 2 F-16 upgrades. Managed 64 personnel over 1 year enabling retrofit of Active Electronically Scanned Array radar. $3M Northrop Grumman program supported ensuring worldwide fleet modernization.
Utilized Maintenance Operations Management Course to oversee and expedite Avionics personnel to analyze radar power fluctuation repeats. Quickly Identification internally shorted current protection panel. Aircraft returned mission capable to Test Pilot School for micro unmanned aerial vehicle evaluation, resulting in 20 pilots earning their engineering masters degrees.
Managed Avionics personnel’s urgent action inspection order; verified Global Positioning Satellite orientation status for F-16C type aircraft preventing grounding of 10 aircraft.
Headed Section’s Timed Compliance Modification team. Trained and led 15 personnel to modify and relocate 15 aircraft main landing gear lighting systems in 7 months, beating Air Force's standard completion time by 50%.
Refurbished section’s outdated Electro-Static Discharge program; authored and compiled new continuity book achieving perfect score 98.2% for unit Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection.
Electrical and Environmental Systems Craftsman, 08/2007 to 09/2011 USAF – City, STATE,
Maintained and inspected aircraft electrical & environmental control systems for 29 F-16 aircraft worth $713M.
Analyzed and interpreted equipment operational characteristics for fault isolation and utilized modified test equipment.
Facilitated cohesive work teams and completion of modifications, system upgrades, and one-time inspections.
Supervised and trained maintenance personnel teams and provided task certification for skill level advancement.
Executed over-current sensor contactor time compliance orders to tackle trending circuit breaker overload failure. Inspected and verified entire fleet of 32 aircraft were electrically safe and mission capable 12 months ahead of schedule.
Forged future Air Force wide maintenance practices for desert climate malfunction trends. Paired with Lockheed engineers to diagnose and mitigate weight on wheel system degradation issues. Efforts resulted in quick diagnosis and replacement of faulty main landing gear switches subject to micro dust contamination saving 12 hours in down time per jet and providing more close air support missions.
Hand picked for international depot repair preparation.. Teamed with avionics technicians on five depot declassification/reclassification missions, securing multiple IFF transponders, UHF/VHF radios, GPS antenna units, and interrogator transponders. Ensured $1.6M depot contract met all schedules on time.
Spearheaded wartime maintenance efforts for rapid deployment of 25 specialized F-16’s. quickly administered electrical repair expertise to restore degraded air to ground missile video system wiring, enabling direct support of Europe's air superiority during Operation Odyssey Dawn.
Electrical and Environmental Systems Journeyman, 08/2002 to 08/2007 USAF – City, STATE,
Maintained, inspected, and serviced Electrical and Environmental systems on 27 block 25 F16C/D valued 860M, and conducted off equipment maintenance of their components.
Inspected, troubleshot, installed, and performed maintenance on aircraft power and air distribution systems, subsystems, components, and test equipment.
Serviced cryogenic servicing carts, storage tanks, life raft inflation equipment, and emergency oxygen bail-out cylinders, nickel cadmium and lead acid batteries.
Maintained and posted job entries on inspection and maintenance records. Supported repairs, overhaul, and modification of all parts generated by Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP).
Conducted on-the-job training of assigned personnel. Recommended methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.
Isolated malfunctions in electrical, oxygen , heating, air conditioning, cabin pressurization, bleed air distribution, fire extinguishing systems, and associated electronic components.
Traced data flow and wiring diagrams. Utilized electronic measuring equipment, aerospace ground equipment, and support equipment.
Supported Phased inspections of over 200 F-16 aircraft. Fabricated and replaced 10 Engine Bay Electrical Spider harnesses saving 56th Fighter Wing $116K in turn in costs.
Tested/repaired internal components of 8 pilot’s five module warning light assemblies. restocked Luke Air Force Base inventory saving $14K in shipping and depot repairs.
Rebuilt mission capable jet fuel starter exhaust gas temp harness in 1 hour preventing flight line maintainers from cannibalizing harness from serviceable aircraft. Enabled aircraft to meet scheduled four ship training sortie on time.
Took over as Lead Battery Refurbishment technician and trainer for addition of new Sealed Lead Acid battery. Utilized extensive knowledge of Nickel Cadmium charge/discharge procedures and trained 20 electricians on new overhaul and charging procedures allowing streamline upgrades of 60+ F-16 aircraft.
Executed depot level refurbishment and diagnostic tests of 8 thermally disconnected 60 Kilo-volt Amp Generators, resulting in savings of $1.6 million dollars for Air Force Repair Enhancement Program initiative.
Headed fleet-wide one time quality inspection on battery charger chassis wiring bundle assemblies for 25 aircraft 2 months ahead of schedule. Application of chaffing preventative sheeting averted possible liquid oxygen bay fires and loss of life.
Diagnosed cockpit smoke in-flight emergency. Utilized system specific electrical course knowledge in troubleshooting down to burnt lighting transformer. Repaired in under 3 hours earning 85% average 8 hour fix rate over 3 months.
Education
Associate of Science: Aircraft Maintenance Technology (STEM), Expected in 12/2019 to Community College of The Air Force - Maxwell AFB, Alabama, GPA:
: Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Expected in 03/2017 to Air University - Maxwell AFB, Alabama, GPA:
: Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Expected in 09/2014 to Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy - Lackland AFB, TX, GPA:
: Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Enhancement, Expected in 05/2013 to Air University - Montgomery, AL GPA:
: Airman Leadership School Development Course, Expected in 05/2007 to Air University - Maxwell AFB, Alabama, GPA:
Certifications
General Radiotelephone Operator License (FCC FRN # 0021593819)
Fiber Optics to the Home Technician (CFOT # 1431966)
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